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A quick bite and sketch
Stopping for a quick bite at a taco shop was a good idea as it gave me a chance to get a few quick sketches. I like this sketch for two reasons. First, the point of view is from behind … Continue reading
Spirited
This is one of several sketches I made on the last day of a short trip. I like this sketch because I caught a range of expression in the eyes that indicate clarity, intelligence, unspoken thoughts, openness and a lively engagement with the world. … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Facial Expression
Tagged In- the- moment, Line, Splashes of Paint
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Concern
I spent hours today continuing to read the Procreate handbook and practice digital art techniques by making adjustments to yesterday’s post, Thinking. I lengthened the body, moved the eyes, shortened the nose and chin, added worry lines to the forehead … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Facial Expression, Telling a Story
Tagged Emoting, Line, Procreate
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Thinking
I kept noticing the look of thinking as this young woman worked. Her expression changed as she wrote and rewrote, as though she were in an engaging conversation. At times she appeared questioning, knowing, disappointed, happy, or perplexed. This showed … Continue reading
Posted in Facial Expression, People Learning, Story Creation
Tagged Exaggeration, Line
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Airport lines
While I was waiting at the airport I noticed the general impatience and tension of the crowd as they stood in line. Not having my sketchbook with me, I turned to my ipad and used an art app, Procreate. I … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Groups Interacting, Telling a Story
Tagged Exaggeration, In- the- moment, Line
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A quick study session
Two students met up and sat briefly in the warm December sun, rehearsing, I think, for a class presentation. They were focused and a little tense, in contrasted with the more relaxed pedestrians behind them. Their focus is conveyed through the … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Groups Interacting, Telling a Story
Tagged Exaggeration, In- the- moment, Line
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Studying on the patio
The last day of fall semester at SDSU is two days away and the patio up at the college was full of people studying, heads bent down, books and computers out and in use. Most were in groups and seemed to be … Continue reading
Posted in Body Language, Groups Interacting, Telling a Story
Tagged Color, Line, White space
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Deliberate Sketching 